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Promotion Ideas For The Marathon

Hey guys just making a quick post to ask for any ideas that you guys may have to help spread the word about the Zelda marathon both before and during the marathon. Feel free to throw out anything that comes to mind because when it comes to promoting in ways that we haven't done before you have to get pretty creative. Also if you have any comments on things that you feel work and don't work when it comes to promoting feel free to post about it here as well!

Re: Promotion Ideas For The Marathon

Some simple things you can do is making sure the TSG social sites are active. Have twitter post once or twice a day about the marathon, what games are you playing or who's hosting or prize details, stuff like that.

Also some hype videos on YouTube would be nice.

And if you can, get the Twitch channel more active so that you can start drawing in new viewers before the marathon starts. 1 new viewer could bring in many friends when the big show starts.

If you have trouble filling time for twitch, have you thought about replaying old marathons? Just to fill in the dead space.

Re: Promotion Ideas For The Marathon

I really liked our old grassroots way of promoting (in addition to other methods we now do) and the forum medals were a great incentive back in the day. If we could find some way to recognize individuals who promote, that could be one option. (Maybe we have a rolling list on stream?) Though, I assume some sites probably felt bombarded if they were contacted by multiple community members. Just a thought.

The Facebook page is often forgotten (definitely my fault since I actually have rights to it) so keeping that more active will be one thing. But recently, I found out that many people who followed the old Facebook Group had no idea that a new page was created. I dropped a link to the new page and it has been getting a few likes almost every day (and I'm assuming it is people from that group), so it will definitely be a good idea to post there as well when the marathon begins. (If nothing else, I'm posting this so I don't forget. XD)

I think trying to get a mention on Twitch Weekly couldn't hurt, especially since it occurs just a few hours before we would begin.

Re: Promotion Ideas For The Marathon

Originally Posted by rudy06

I really liked our old grassroots way of promoting (in addition to other methods we now do) and the forum medals were a great incentive back in the day. If we could find some way to recognize individuals who promote, that could be one option. (Maybe we have a rolling list on stream?) Though, I assume some sites probably felt bombarded if they were contacted by multiple community members. Just a thought.

The Facebook page is often forgotten (definitely my fault since I actually have rights to it) so keeping that more active will be one thing. But recently, I found out that many people who followed the old Facebook Group had no idea that a new page was created. I dropped a link to the new page and it has been getting a few likes almost every day (and I'm assuming it is people from that group), so it will definitely be a good idea to post there as well when the marathon begins. (If nothing else, I'm posting this so I don't forget. XD)

I think trying to get a mention on Twitch Weekly couldn't hurt, especially since it occurs just a few hours before we would begin.

I think the old school promotions were awesome and carried the events. I'll try to work on the wording and get this implemented for Zelda. Also, medals were a ton of fun. JD and I were just talking about those a few days ago. We will see if we can get a new system working and implemented asap.

Promotion Ideas For The Marathon

Originally Posted by TheSpeedGamers

I think the old school promotions were awesome and carried the events. I'll try to work on the wording and get this implemented for Zelda. Also, medals were a ton of fun. JD and I were just talking about those a few days ago. We will see if we can get a new system working and implemented asap.

FYI I added medals (now called Awards) to Vb a long time ago so it's a possibility already

Re: Promotion Ideas For The Marathon

Another idea just came to me in my early morning stupor. Can you promote each person who will be playing and commentating for the marathon. Kind of like a TSG spotlight for those people. That was we can feel more knowledgeable and closer to them.

Tell us something like who they are, how long have they been part of TSG. What is there twitter or YouTube or twitch. Things like that.

This could just be my early morning brain telling me this is a good idea. I don't know, you decide

Re: Promotion Ideas For The Marathon

Originally Posted by Pennyplaysgames

Another idea just came to me in my early morning stupor. Can you promote each person who will be playing and commentating for the marathon. Kind of like a TSG spotlight for those people. That was we can feel more knowledgeable and closer to them.

Tell us something like who they are, how long have they been part of TSG. What is there twitter or YouTube or twitch. Things like that.

This could just be my early morning brain telling me this is a good idea. I don't know, you decide

I'm with Phil, I also like the idea. The problem is there is over 40 of us so it would be difficult. During each shift though we will make a point to introduce the host and the people on the couches.

Re: Promotion Ideas For The Marathon

oh a wrestling intro idea would be great epsecially team hyrule vs lorule. I think someone should whip up a nice poster that we can all print out and take to local video game stores and stuff, i remember cow and me making a few like that and it was always a good promotion.